Jonathan Grant
@jonathancgrant.bsky.social
VP Strategic Initiatives at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia. Passionate about the impact & social purpose of universities & research. Book "The New Power University" published". HE/RDI policy, odd rant, some sport.
One tick on the Saudi bucket list! Al Nassr v Al Riyadh (the derby). Fab atmosphere l
April 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
One tick on the Saudi bucket list! Al Nassr v Al Riyadh (the derby). Fab atmosphere l
So one of the unexpected pleasures of living near the Red Sea, is salt water fly fishing is on my door step. This is a Trevally I caught last weekend (which I returned). Great fight, taking me down to the backing. Sadly this weekend is too windy!
March 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
So one of the unexpected pleasures of living near the Red Sea, is salt water fly fishing is on my door step. This is a Trevally I caught last weekend (which I returned). Great fight, taking me down to the backing. Sadly this weekend is too windy!
Not bad view for today's workshop
March 12, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Not bad view for today's workshop
The last bit of sun before returning to the UK for 3 weeks.
February 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
The last bit of sun before returning to the UK for 3 weeks.
So first weekend at KAUST, so took myself fishing in the Red Sea. Now have supper sorted for the next 6 days! Anyone with a good fish stew recipe do send my way!
And first week of work under my belt. Immediate reactions is wow! Amazingly talented people, brilliant vision on impact & lots to do!
And first week of work under my belt. Immediate reactions is wow! Amazingly talented people, brilliant vision on impact & lots to do!
January 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
So first weekend at KAUST, so took myself fishing in the Red Sea. Now have supper sorted for the next 6 days! Anyone with a good fish stew recipe do send my way!
And first week of work under my belt. Immediate reactions is wow! Amazingly talented people, brilliant vision on impact & lots to do!
And first week of work under my belt. Immediate reactions is wow! Amazingly talented people, brilliant vision on impact & lots to do!
My latest and likely final blog on UK universities paying the living wage on @wonkhe.bsky.social
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No more civic washing – most universities now pay their staff a living wage
Jonathan Grant has seen very cheering progress on UK universities' living wage policies over the last four years Jonathan Grant has seen very cheering progress on UK universities' living wage policies...
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January 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
My latest and likely final blog on UK universities paying the living wage on @wonkhe.bsky.social
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NEW on Wonkhe: Jonathan Grant has seen very cheering progress on UK universities' living wage policies over the last four years https://buff.ly/4jbGFZo
January 13, 2025 at 6:10 AM
NEW on Wonkhe: Jonathan Grant has seen very cheering progress on UK universities' living wage policies over the last four years https://buff.ly/4jbGFZo
Pretty stunning view from my bedroom this morning, this time next week will be very different!
January 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Pretty stunning view from my bedroom this morning, this time next week will be very different!
Some personal news …. In a couple of weeks’ time, I will be joining KAUST as VP for Strategic Initiatives. This is a new position that aligns with KAUST’s strategic vision of accelerating impact.
January 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Some personal news …. In a couple of weeks’ time, I will be joining KAUST as VP for Strategic Initiatives. This is a new position that aligns with KAUST’s strategic vision of accelerating impact.
20 mins before 9-0 was mentioned. Eh-ho.
December 15, 2024 at 7:22 PM
20 mins before 9-0 was mentioned. Eh-ho.
As ever enjoyed contributing to this weeks Wonkhe Show
NEW on Wonkhe: This week on the podcast there’s budget news from both Wales and Scotland - why are governments finding it so hard to stick to commitments on student financial support? https://buff.ly/3ZGcylo
December 6, 2024 at 9:20 AM
As ever enjoyed contributing to this weeks Wonkhe Show
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NEW on Wonkhe: How and why should universities set up a think tank? That is the question that Jonathan Grant is often asked on his travels around the sector. https://buff.ly/414r7A6
November 25, 2024 at 6:40 AM
NEW on Wonkhe: How and why should universities set up a think tank? That is the question that Jonathan Grant is often asked on his travels around the sector. https://buff.ly/414r7A6
Latest piece on @wonkhe.bsky.social How to set up an academic think tank. As ever interested in any feedback wonkhe.com/blogs/how-to...
How to set up an academic think tank
How and why should universities set up a think tank? That is the question that Jonathan Grant is often asked on his travels around the sector How and why should universities set up a think tank? That ...
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November 25, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Latest piece on @wonkhe.bsky.social How to set up an academic think tank. As ever interested in any feedback wonkhe.com/blogs/how-to...
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Thanks for finding Q6 - A6 #LTHEChat I think we have to find ways because without it I think HE is in real jeopardy. Read final chapter of book on ‘the power university’ by Grant (2021) @jonathancgrant.bsky.social He argues that future success for HE NEEDS third space practice
November 20, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Thanks for finding Q6 - A6 #LTHEChat I think we have to find ways because without it I think HE is in real jeopardy. Read final chapter of book on ‘the power university’ by Grant (2021) @jonathancgrant.bsky.social He argues that future success for HE NEEDS third space practice
Sent me by a friend. On the "folly" of institutional neutrality. Not often I find myself in agreement with a nun, but here I do!
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Five questions for Trinity Washington's outspoken president
Patricia McGuire set a tone by fiercely critiquing the first Trump administration. She’s poised to do it again, calling institutional neutrality “pure folly.”
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November 14, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Sent me by a friend. On the "folly" of institutional neutrality. Not often I find myself in agreement with a nun, but here I do!
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
New paper out today on impact, AI and how impact is perceived by researchers. With colleagues Kate Williams and Eliel Cohen
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Researcher identities and values in the impact agenda: the case of artificial intelligence academics - Higher Education
A major shift in the research sector has been the increased expectation from policymakers and funders that academic research should yield some socioeconomic benefits or ‘impacts’ rather than merely ne...
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November 13, 2024 at 12:08 PM
New paper out today on impact, AI and how impact is perceived by researchers. With colleagues Kate Williams and Eliel Cohen
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Centrist Dad's Taylor Swift moment today - seeing @RestIsPolitics at the O2 tonight. Irrationally excited!
October 15, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Centrist Dad's Taylor Swift moment today - seeing @RestIsPolitics at the O2 tonight. Irrationally excited!
That is at first (for me at least): a pizza atm machine (at University of Sussex).
October 5, 2024 at 6:20 PM
That is at first (for me at least): a pizza atm machine (at University of Sussex).
In case you missed it Tom Kennie and myself published a blog on LSE Impact Blog yesterday on 3rd space research professionals, building on an earlier report for HEPI. Great to have the opportunity to raise this forgotten issue up the the agenda.
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Universities need to recognise and support the permeability of third space careers
Jonathan Grant and Tom Kennie explore the role of third space professionals, those who work between academia and various fields of practice, and suggest how universities can better support their ca…
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September 25, 2024 at 7:09 AM
In case you missed it Tom Kennie and myself published a blog on LSE Impact Blog yesterday on 3rd space research professionals, building on an earlier report for HEPI. Great to have the opportunity to raise this forgotten issue up the the agenda.
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...